37th Call for the Needs of SMEs is Open for Applications

The transnational funding network CORNET has opened its 37^th Call for Proposals to realise further international research projects for the benefits of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Submission of project proposals is possible until 27 March 2024, 12 p.m. (CET) via the CORNET Submission Tool.

CORNET combines existing national or regional funding programmes and brings together financial resources from two (or more) countries/regions into one project budget.  Project consortiums should involve at least 2 partner countries and the international application must include three stakeholders from each country:

1. R&D and innovation activities must be carried out by the academy partner (higher education institutions, training and research hospitals, public institutions and organizations within the scope of the Higher Education Law).

2. Project topics must be determined by an SME Association in line with the needs of SMEs. The task of the SME Association is to determine the needs of its members and ensure the dissemination of project outputs.

3. An SME User Committee consisting of at least 3 SMEs must be defined in applications. The SME User Committee is expected to direct the project team and increase the efficiency of the project.

You can visit the Cornet call page for the international application guide and detailed information.

Within the scope of the call, a national application must be submitted as well as an international application. In this context, higher education institutions, training and research hospitals, public institutions and organizations located in Türkiye can apply at http://uidb-pbs.tubitak.gov.tr/ .

Applications must be prepared in accordance with national rules. Detailed information about national rules can be found in the national rules document.